Bee Sting Shortbread Bars

These bars are can’t-stop-eating good so I’m not sure whether making a small batch was the right thing to do or not! On a buttery, crisp shortbread crust is a topping of sliced almonds coated in a honey caramel, then baked till extra golden and chewy around the edges in the best possible way. They’re even better the next day, just try!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (70 gms)
• 2 tbsps caster sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt if using unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter cut into cubes, slightly softened but still cold (55 gms)

• 1 cup sliced almonds (100 gms)
• 1/4 cup butter (55 gms)
• 3 tbsps caster sugar
• 2 tbsps honey
• 1 tbsp cream
• Pinch of salt if using unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract